Combat Chronicles

Getting to know...Ricky Hatton

Added 2025-09-19 10:35:48 +0000 UTC

In some ways it's a real shame that Ricky Hatton's tragic death has inspired this episode, as although I would've loved to have covered the legendary career of 'The Hitman' down the line, it happening now is only due to the sadness I've felt this week.

Hopefully the episode is not too melancholic though, as ultimately immense joy is what Ricky brought fight fans during his career for the most part, with the lows of his losses to pound-for-pound greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao outbalanced by the Mancunian's patented aggression, toughness and body punching that brought him world titles in two weight classes and worldwide fame as well as a place on the coveted Ring magazine pound-for-pound list.

Be sure to let me know your favourite memories of Ricky's great career in the comments below.